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Doughe Family History

Doughe Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dougher, Drought, Hough, Lough, Bough, Doughty, Duhe, Bouche, Double

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Where is the Doughe family from?

You can see how Doughe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doughe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Doughe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Doughe family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doughe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Doughe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doughe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Doughe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doughe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Doughe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Doughe. For the veterans among your Doughe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doughe lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Doughe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Doughe in 1988 was 73, and 63 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doughe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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